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Polk County News 6A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • February 8, 2017 POLICE REPORT Information for the police report comes from law en- forcement agencies. Not all calls for service are included. The status of incidents reported may change after further investigation. Individuals arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven guilty. — DALLAS Arrests/Citations Michael W. Martinez, 43, of Salem in the 500 block of SE Washington St. on Feb. 1 on a parole violation. Christopher A. Stegner, 35, of Dallas in the 1000 block of SE Lyle St. on Feb. 2 on charges of second-degree theft, identity theft, and fraud use of a credit card for an amount less than $1,000. Jose L. Guzman Sr., 56, of Dallas in the 1000 block of SE Barberry Ave. on Feb. 3 on a failure to appear warrant. — INDEPENDENCE Arrests/Citations Shan Patrick Duffus, 23, of Dallas, in the 8000 block of Hoffman Rd. on Jan. 30 for driving while suspended or re- voked. Michael Anthony Genera, 30, of Monmouth, in the 1600 block of Monmouth St. on Feb. 1 for driving under the in- fluence of intoxicants. — MONMOUTH Arrests/Citations Ryan Louis Dailey, 35, a transient, on Jan. 30 at Main St. E. and Catron St. S. on a warrant for failure to appear. Dallas looks closer at URD use By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — The Dallas Urban Renewal Agency will begin negotiations with a consultant to complete a fis- cal analysis of Urban Renewal District. The study would evaluate the feasibility of extending the time limit on the district, which expires in 2024. Dallas city councilors, serving in their role at the agency’s board of directors, approved the move Monday night. If an agreement is reached, consultant Elaine Howard will conduct the evaluation, which would provide a fiscal outlook for the district, formed in 2004. In 2010, a fiscal evaluation showed the district would collect about $4 million of the $9 million maximum indebt- edness allowed in the adopt- ed urban renewal plan. Jason Locke, the city’s com- munity development director who also works for the dis- trict, said extending the life of the district is the easiest why of amending the plan. “That could be accom- plished through a resolution of the agency and the coun- cil,” Locke said. “It wouldn’t involve adding any projects to what’s already in the plan. It would just really be trying to accomplish and get done as many of those projects as we possibly can.” Locke said the district un- derperformed for several rea- sons, including property val- ues staying flat, lack of devel- opment, and or development that ended up being tax-ex- empt. “The financial analysis will provide an updated picture of the income the district can expect throughout the rest of its life,” Locke said. “It will give you a good idea of what can be accomplished in the next five to seven years or longer if you decide to ex- tend the duration of the dis- trict,” he said. David Shein, the chairman of the urban renewal advisory committee, said Howard praised the work the district has already done, and said a lot more could be done. “Based on what we know now, it seems possible or even likely that the district will sunset before having used up all its ability to lever- age improvements to our downtown,” Shein said. “There’s a real chance the dis- trict may expire before it’s po- tential may be fully realized. It’s that outcome, specifically that we wish to avoid.” He said the study would provide the agency with the information it needs to deter- mine if extending the life of the district is worth doing. Director Ken Woods Jr. made a motion for the dis- trict staff to begin negotiating a contract with Howard with the cost to be no more than $10,000, the high end of Locke’s estimate on the cost. Director Jackie Lawson asked what knowledge and skills Howard would bring that an economic develop- ment director couldn’t offer. The city of Dallas does not have an economic develop- ment director. Locke said URDs are very specialized and that a con- sultant would be helpful. The vote on negotiating the contract passed 6 to 3, with Gabliks, Hahn and Woods voting no. OBITUARIES Florence L. Bowman July 5, 1923 – Feb. 1, 2017 Florence L. Bowman, 93, a resident of Salem and for- merly of Dallas, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in the Salem Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1923, in Dallas the daughter of David B. and Sarah F a s t Reimer. On Jan. 31, 1947, she mar- r i e d Clarence J. Bowman in Dallas. Florence lived her life in Dallas accept for the last 10 years. She worked in canneries in Dallas and the Oregon Fruit Company in Salem for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, jigsaw puzzles and feeding birds, particu- larly hummingbirds. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Hust, of Salem; son Roy (Glennda) Bowman, of Dallas; and daughter Connie Sue Bow- man, of Salem; along with 11 grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren. She was pre- ceded death by her husband Clarence, sister Linda, brothers, Paul, Ernie and Herman. Viewing will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 in the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6 in the mortuary. Interment will be in the Oak Lawn Memorial Park in Corvallis. To leave a message or memory for the family please go to www.dallastrib- ute.com. John Griffin July 31, 1933 – Jan. 29, 2017 John Griffin, a resident of Dallas, died on Sunday, Jan. 29 in Dallas. He was born on July 31, 1933, in Oakland, Calif., the son of John and Helen Grif- fin. J o h n married J o a n Leonard on Nov. 26, 1954, in Redwood City, Calif. They lived in San Carlos before moving to Newark, Calif. They settled in Dallas in 1974. He partnered with a friend and they opened Value Rent-All which rented out all types of equipment and hand tools. John retired from there in December of 1983 when he was hired by Praegitzer In- dustries in Dallas. He worked there until he retired in July of 1995 as su- pervisor of eight depart- ments. John and Joan raised Dorsett sheep and later lla- mas on their Double J Lla- mas farm. John loved animals and gardening. He also enjoyed spending time with his fam- ily. John and Joan have en- joyed their time at Ceres Glen and have made some wonder ful fr iends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife, Joan of 62 years; son, Don (Martha) Griffin; daughter, Debra Griffin; brother, Ken (Linda) Griffin; sister, Joanne Dean; along with five grand- children, Annie, Aaron, Abbey, Amber and Amy; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family funeral service was held. Private In- terment will be in Dallas Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice or Willamette Hu- mane Society in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center who is caring for the family. To leave an online condo- lence go to www.dallastrib- ute.com. Robert Arthur Lieder Aug. 8, 1931 – Feb. 1, 2017 Robert Arthur Lieder, age 85, of Dallas, died Feb. 1, 2017. He was born and raised in Wauwatosa, Wis., to Arthur and Marie (LaFleur) Lieder on Aug. 8, 1931. He at- tended school in Wisconsin until mov- ing to Santa Cruz, Ca l i f . , i n 1947. He grad- uated from Santa Cruz H i g h School in 1949, and attended Kings College in Wilkes Barre, Penn. He later joined the Army and served during the Kore- an War. Robert operated Lieder’s Union Service and built Aptos Auto Center in Aptos, Calif. He and his family moved to Dallas in 1979, and he began a career with the U.S. Postal Service in Sheridan, and retired in 1998. Robert enjoyed playing piano, financial planning and traveling. He is survived by his wife Audrey, whom he married on April 8, 1956; children Michael, Kathryn (Alan) and Eric (Chris); grandchildren Rob, Gregory, Sara, Matthew, Joyful Sound Hearing 312 Main Street • Dallas • Hearing Testing • Hearing Aids • Service Call today for your FREE Consultation Mark Sturtevant 503-623-0290 Personally involved and invested in the Dallas community Welcoming new patients. Most insurance health plans accepted. Also a Moda preferred provider. Jeffery; and four great- grandchildren. Robert’s fam- ily is gathered to share memories on Feb. 4, 2017 at Robert and Audrey’s home. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the fam- ily. To share an online condo- lence, go to: www.dallastrib- ute.com. Barbara Ann Inman Barbara Ann Inman, 88, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2017, at the Dallas Retirement Village due to complications of Alzheimer’s. At her request, no service will be held. Crown Me m o r i a l Center, Salem is assisting the family. For a full obituary and condolences, please visit www.anewtradition.com. Jessie Louise Sullivan Jan. 21, 1933 – Jan. 30, 2017 Jessie Louise Sullivan, 84, of Dallas, died Jan. 30 in Clackamas. She was born on Jan. 21, 1933. She is survived by her children, Vickielynn (John) Dodge, of Dallas, Joanna (Don) Jarvis, of Dallas, and Tommey (Sarah) Sullivan, of Falls City; nine grandchil- dren; and 10 great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, on April 20, 2002; son Mike Sullivan Aug. 28, 2016; sister Helen Hubbard and brother Robert Todd. Services were held. To leave a message or memory for the family please go to www.dallastribute.com. Katherine J. Hall Dec. 23, 1942 – Feb. 3, 2017 Katherine J. Hall, 74, of Dallas, died Feb. 3 after a long battle with ALS. She was born on Dec. 23, 1942. Katherine is survived by Salem 412 Lancaster Drive NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 581-6265 Low Cost Cremation & Burial Funerals & Memorials Simple Direct Cremation $595 Simple Direct Burial $710 Traditional Funeral $2,275 Discount priced Caskets, Urns and other Memorial items. Privately owned cremation facility. Locally owned and operated by Oregon families. ~ Polk County’s ONLY Family Owned Funeral Homes ~ www.ANewTradition.com her beloved husband, David Hall; sisters Elizabeth (Rev. Robert) Huffaker, Margaret (Louis) King, and Diane Er- dahl (Charles Casias); chil- dren Diane DuPont, Felix ( L a u r e n ) C a r b a l l o J r. , Heather (Bryan) Toller and Nathan Dunkin; stepchil- dren Steven (Leah) Dunkin, David (Kathy) Dunkin, and Darlene (Ronnie) Emile; her husband’s children, Vicki (Kenneth) Thomas and Renee Taylor; 22 grandchil- dren and 13 great-grandchil- dren. She is predeceased by one granddaughter. A memorial service will be held at the Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center on Feb. 10. Memorial donations may be made in Katherine’s name to the ALS Association at www.alsa.org. To leave an online tribute: www.dallas- tribute.com. Warren B. Vesper May 1, 1919 – Feb. 3, 2017 Warren B. Vesper, of West Salem, formerly of Dallas, died on Feb. 3. He was born on May 1, 1919. Funeral services will be on Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. at the Dallas Retirement Village Chapel. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Rickreall. Bollman Funeral Home handled arrangements. Charles ‘Charley’ Hazel May 19, 1929 – Feb. 5, 2017 Charles “Charley” Hazel, of Dallas, died on Feb. 5. He was born on May 19, 1929. Funeral services will be on Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Dallas First Presbyterian Church. Bollman Funeral Home handled arrangements. Obituary Information Obituary information must be submitted by 4 p.m. on the Monday before publication to be included in the newspaper. Most funeral homes handle obituary information and pro- vide it to the newspaper. How- ever, information can also be submitted directly from family members. Obituaries cost $8 per 25 words (column inch) and in- clude a photo and flag for vet- erans. Obits must be prepaid when placed by a private party. Color and black-and-white photos can be submitted, but photos will only be published in black and white. The Itemiz- er-Observer uses a flag logo in the obituaries of people who served in the armed forces. Information can be brought or mailed to the Itemizer-Ob- server, 147 SE Court St., Dallas, OR 97338, or emailed to ionews@polkio.com. For more information: Emily Mentzer, 503-623-2373, ext. 117.
